Wayne N. Tanaka Elementary School

A zoned neighborhood elementary school serving grades K–5, with Pre-K also offered through CCSD.

Zoned CCSD elementary school · Grades K–5 · Pre-K also offered through CCSD

Grades: K–5; Pre-K also offered
How to get in: Zoned by home address
School day: Confirm with the school office

Tanaka is a traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school in southwest Las Vegas. It offers core elementary academics, specialists and activities, with availability varying by year.

SW Las Vegas on Maule Avenue

Official starting points

School Choice:(702) 799-5000 schoolchoice@nv.ccsd.net

About Tanaka Elementary

Tanaka is a neighborhood CCSD school serving grades K–5. Pre-K is also offered through CCSD, but placement is handled centrally and a seat at Tanaka is not guaranteed.

School life centers on literacy, math, science and social studies. Art, music, physical education, library, computer science and GATE specialists appear in school materials, but families should confirm the current schedule.

Activities noted in the guide include Dragons Choir for fourth and fifth graders, the Be Kind program and an annual Dragon Run fundraiser. Clubs, performances, intramurals and other activities may change from year to year.

Tanaka is not listed as a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet campus.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. School staffing can change, so confirm the leadership team directly with the school.

School details

Address: 9135 W. Maule Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89148
Phone: (702) 799-2504
Official CCSD site: Tanaka Elementary school website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Pre-K also offered through CCSD
Zoned neighborhood school
Recheck zoning for every specific home address

How families get in

Tanaka is a zoned CCSD elementary school. Assignment is based on the home address rather than a magnet application.

Check the exact home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
Out-of-zone enrollment, if offered, depends on current School Choice rules and campus capacity.
Pre-K uses the CCSD Pre-K interest process rather than kindergarten registration.

Pre-K placement

CCSD's Early Childhood Department places Pre-K students.
A seat at the zoned school may be offered when one is available.
Confirm current eligibility, placement steps and availability with CCSD.

Zoning, capacity and program offerings can change. Transportation and out-of-zone placement are not guaranteed; confirm current rules on official CCSD pages.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Tanaka attendance zone or plan to move there.
You want a neighborhood elementary school rather than a commute to a magnet campus.
You plan to compare school culture, logistics, classroom feel and current activities during a visit.

Think twice when

Your address is outside the zone and you are relying on open enrollment.
You specifically want a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet pathway.
A large-elementary-school setting or possible crowding would not suit your family without further review.

Visit the campus and confirm zoning, capacity, staffing, clubs, specials and Pre-K availability before deciding.

Students

The guide reports total enrollment of about 728 students using an NCES 2024–25 snapshot. Enrollment and group counts can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The reported race and ethnicity mix was approximately 32% Hispanic, 23% Black, 17% White, 14% two or more races, 10% Asian and 3% Pacific Islander, with other groups representing smaller shares. Exact student counts were not provided.

Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current student data through the Nevada Report Card or the school.

Total enrollment was reported as about 728 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.

Academics

Tanaka follows a standard elementary academic program. Current schedules, staffing and support services should be confirmed with the school.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
Art, music, physical education and library or media are common CCSD elementary specials; confirm Tanaka's live schedule.
Computer science and GATE specialists appear on the staff page.
Staff listings include primary and intermediate autism and SLD classrooms; confirm current special education programs.
Families can ask about reading and math support during a school visit.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 9135 W. Maule Ave. in southwest Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always recheck the attendance zone for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Compare before you commit

Don and Dee Snyder Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary school in the 89148 area.
Kathy L. Batterman Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned campus in the 89148 area.
Shelley Berkley Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned campus in the 89148 area.
Roger D. Gehring Academy of Science and TechnologyA full STEM magnet to compare if your family specifically wants a magnet lottery seat.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.What does a typical day look like for a new Pre-K or kindergarten student compared with an upper-elementary student?
2.Which specials, including PE, art, music and library or media, are offered this year?
3.Which enrichment options, clubs and elementary activities are currently available?
4.How are activities scheduled around the school day?
5.What support is available when a student needs help catching up in reading or math?
6.How are Pre-K placement and early childhood services handled?
7.If we live near a boundary, how could future zoning reviews affect our address?
8.What should families know about arrival, dismissal and current campus capacity?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the live Tanaka Elementary website for current school information.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability data.
4.Visit the campus if possible and ask about culture, specials, staffing, activities and capacity.
5.Contact CCSD about the current Pre-K interest and placement process if applicable.